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W261 KUY

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 KUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 126,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 116,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 111,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 111,940 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 105,075 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 105,075 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,060 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside front door mirror,assembly slightly loose.

offside front headlight unit,has slight movement at bottom mount.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 100,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside front door mirror,assembly slightly loose.

offside front headlight unit,has slight movement at bottom mount.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,258 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,169 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,443 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 65,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 58,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,682 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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W261 KUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,081 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W261 KUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W261 KUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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